Construction Worker - Carpenter

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking construction crew members to join their team. This role involves learning safety procedures, reading construction plans, and performing various building tasks. Successful candidates will have a background in construction or carpentry and a commitment to safety. Benefits include bonuses, an Employee Stock Ownership Program, and opportunities for pay increases based on performance.

Benefits

$500 quarterly retention bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Life Insurance

Training bonus

Safety incentives

Paid holidays and vacations

Bad weather pay

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in building construction, carpentry, or framing.
• Willingness to complete a training program.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety and construction procedures.
• Read and build according to construction plans.
• Use tools and equipment to construct buildings.

Skills

Building construction

Carpentry

Framing

Communication

Job description

Holton, KS
2006 Frontage Road
PO Box 266
Holton, KS 66436-0266, USA

Morton Buildings is looking to expand our construction crews and employee owners! Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and operate more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants, supporting over 100 construction centers nationwide. Each year, thousands of new buildings feature the familiar Morton M.

Salary ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Bonus! Earn an additional $2,000 in your first year. New crew members receive a $500 bonus every quarter during their first year. These bonuses are subject to all applicable taxes.

Under the guidance of your crew foreman, you will:

• Learn, stay current with, and apply Morton Buildings' safety and construction procedures, methods, and standards
• Read, understand, and build according to construction plans
• Use various tools and equipment to construct buildings safely and efficiently
• Perform tasks such as digging and installing footings, framing walls and roofs, installing windows, doors, siding, roofing materials, and finishing with trims
• Work with team members in a safe, organized, and respectful environment

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in building construction, carpentry, or framing (on-the-job or in school)
• Willingness to complete a training program
• A valid driver’s license is preferred
• Availability to work 9-10 hours during peak season
• Ability to follow directions and produce quality work efficiently
• Commitment to safety procedures and proper tool operation
• Ability to operate safety equipment effectively
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, with occasional lifts up to 100 pounds
• Capable of working at heights up to 40 feet in a physically demanding environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• This role involves 25% travel, including overnight stays potentially up to two weeks

Benefits include:

• $500 quarterly retention bonus in the first year
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Life Insurance
• Training bonus
• Safety incentives
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Bad weather pay
• And much more...

Construction crew positions are eligible for progressive pay increases over three years, based on experience, training, and attendance.

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates will undergo a pre-employment drug screening.

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We are committed to equal opportunity and provide all applicants with the rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.